THOMPSONS / RAISINS

Raisins are usually mistaken for being a different variety to Sultanas. Although raisins are thought to come from darker berries, they are actually exactly the same variety: Vitis vinifera as sultanas.



The reason why they are darker, is because they are not treated with Potassium Carbonate and olive oil solution - hence the drying time is longer than Sultanas. As they stay longer under the sun, they become darker in colour.